60 miles of major roads repainted across the Region of MurciaKey routes in Alhama, Totana, Mazarrón, Fuente Álamo, Murcia and the Campo de Cartagena, including airport access roads, have been upgraded to improve safety and visibility Nearly 60 miles (100 kilometres) of high-capacity roads across.. 04/03/2026
La Cárcel Vieja in Murcia set to reopen as restoration work finally wraps upAfter years of restoration, Murcia's 'old prison' will reopen on March 26 with extra exhibition space, better accessibility, and a newly opened courtyard Murcia's La Cárcel Vieja or old prison, is finally ready to open its.. 03/03/2026
Cut to internet coming at Condado de AlhamaResidents have been advised of possible service interruptions during scheduled maintenance work Residents at Condado de Alhama Golf Resort in the town of Alhama de Murcia have been advised of a planned internet service interruption later this month.. 03/03/2026
Murcia remains Spain's most car dependent regionMore than 70% of people in Murcia rely on their car every day, and public transport still lags behind the rest of Spain One of the most frustrating things about living in Murcia is just how isolated it feels. Even within the region, getting from.. 02/03/2026
This is where the DGT's newest speed camera is in the Region of MurciaThe DGT has installed 33 new speed cameras across Spain, which go live across Spain this week This week, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) activated 33 new speed cameras across 11 regions, including both fixed and average speed check (tramo.. 02/03/2026
More than 100 families in Alhama slash property tax bills with solar panel discountAccording to Alhama de Murcia Town Council, households can save more than €700 through green tax incentives More than 100 families in Alhama de Murcia are already paying less property tax thanks to a generous solar panel incentive introduced.. 26/02/2026
Restoration work continues at the church of San Juan in Lorca1.8 million euros to re-open the church to the public 90 years after its closure Work continues in Lorca to restore and re-purpose the historic church of San Juan, which stands at one of the highest points in the current city on the lower slopes of the.. 26/02/2026
Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added.. 23/02/2026
Totana rally back on track as Sierra Espuña Park boundaries changeA small area around La Santa has been removed from the park to let the pilgrimage and rally continue Murcia’s Regional Assembly has approved a law changing the boundaries of Sierra Espuña Regional Park. The adjustment removes a small.. 20/02/2026
Over 10,000 hospital appointments cancelled in Murcia as doctors' strike hitsThis is the fifth strike since June and has disrupted thousands of consultations, diagnostic tests and surgery appointments Murcia's hospitals have felt the full impact of a national doctors' strike this week, with thousands of appointments.. 20/02/2026
How Murcia is improving drinking water - by adding 750 tonnes of oxygenMurcia secures 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve the quality of tap water and reduce pesticides The regional government has awarded a contract for up to 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve drinking water across Murcia. The investment of nearly €.. 18/02/2026
Final stretch of Murcia's A-30 Bypass is set to open this MarchThe 7.6km final section of the North-West Bypass will complete the route, linking the A-30 and A-7 Murcia's long-awaited North-West Bypass, known locally as the Arco Noroeste, is almost ready for action. The final 7.6-kilometre section is scheduled.. 18/02/2026
Alhama de Murcia moves forward with plans for a new residential care homeThe tender process is due to start for a second centre that could provide about 100 new places in the area The local council in Alhama de Murcia is starting the tender process for a new residential care home for seniors. A project that the local.. 18/02/2026
High-speed rail link between Lorca and Vera approved by the Spanish governmentThe €108 million project will cover 61.5 kilometres and four stations, bringing Murcia closer to Andalucía The Spanish Council of Ministers has officially authorised the contract to build the high-speed rail (AVE) line between Lorca.. 17/02/2026
Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026
Football events on and around Condado de Alhama in 2026It’s set to be a busy year for the resort with loads of competitions and friendlies taking place A packed calendar of grassroots football tournaments, training camps and tours is planned for Condado de Alhama this year, promising a welcome boost.. 11/02/2026